Annual Return

Q: What happens if I don't file my Annual Return on time?

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(27, 28, 29)&quot;&gt;You will incur late filing penalties that increase over time. Persistent failure to file can lead to legal action against the directors and the company being struck off.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Q: Is an Annual Return the same as a tax return?

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(27, 28, 29)&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;No. The Annual Return is filed with the corporate regulator ACRA and relates to corporate governance. The tax return is filed with the tax authority IRAS and relates to the company&#x27;s income and tax liability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Q: What information is needed for the Annual Return?

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(27, 28, 29)&quot;&gt;You need to confirm the company&#x27;s details, including its address, officers, and share capital. For most companies, you also need to file the company&#x27;s financial statements along with the Annual Return.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Last Updated 28 Jul 2025

An Annual Return is a mandatory yearly filing that a company must submit to its corporate regulator, ACRA in Singapore. It provides an updated snapshot of the company's key particulars, such as its registered address, and details of its directors, shareholders, and company secretary.

Why is an Annual Return Important?

Filing the Annual Return on time is a crucial part of a company's statutory compliance. It confirms to the regulator that the company is still active and that its registered information is correct. Failure to file can lead to significant penalties and may result in the company being struck off the register.

Examples of an Annual Return

A company files its Annual Return with ACRA within 7 months of its Financial Year End.
The company secretary prepares the Annual Return documents after the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM).
A dormant company files a simplified Annual Return to maintain its status on the register.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I don't file my Annual Return on time?

You will incur late filing penalties that increase over time. Persistent failure to file can lead to legal action against the directors and the company being struck off.

Is an Annual Return the same as a tax return?

No. The Annual Return is filed with the corporate regulator ACRA and relates to corporate governance. The tax return is filed with the tax authority IRAS and relates to the company's income and tax liability.

What information is needed for the Annual Return?

You need to confirm the company's details, including its address, officers, and share capital. For most companies, you also need to file the company's financial statements along with the Annual Return.